Japan – Saudi Arabia : Preview & Prediction
Japan, 2nd at 4 points behind an undefeated Saudi Arabia, is in a good position to qualify directly for the next World Cup three days before the end of these Qualifiers. The Japanese selection must be wary of Australia, 3rd at 1 point, when an Australia-Japan arrives on March 24th which promises to be explosive. Moriyasu’s selection has been determined over the past few days. Indeed, Minamino’s teammates have just gleaned 12 points in the last 4 days against Australia (2-1), Vietnam (0-1), Oman (0-1) and ahead of China (2 -0). A success in front of the leader would propel Japan a little more towards Qatar. Saudi Arabia lost only 2 points in these Qualifications, it was last November 11 in Australia (0-0). For the rest, the players of Hervé Renard have 6 successes and they can burn a joker during this final stretch. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia was disappointing in the FIFA Arab Cup at the beginning of December where it recorded 1 draw against Palestine (1-1) and suffered 2 losses against Jordan (0-1) and against Morocco (0- 1). After 3 poor performances, the band in Renard returned to victory against Oman (1-0) on January 27 and put themselves in better conditions for this complicated trip to Japan.
Japan won the last 4 days of these Qualifiers.
Saudi Arabia have won only once in their last 4 matches in all competitions.
Japan won their last home game against Saudi Arabia (2-1) in November 2016.
Japan will seek revenge after losing the first leg (1-0).
Japan must take 7 points in the last 3 days to qualify directly for the next World Cup.
Japan must at all costs bring down the leader to take a big step towards direct qualification. It will be enough of 1 draw in Australia and 1 success on the red lantern, Vietnam, thereafter to validate a place among the two best of the group.
Japan – Saudi Arabia : Betting Tips
Japan – Win Odds: 1.55
